Potentially going starting a freelance gig after being home with my almost 1yr old. I haven’t started weaning yet so I’ll need to pump at least 1x - think they will think it’s odd? Any tips?

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Not odd at all! Legally they have to have a mothers room or a place for you to pump. I pumped two times a day when I returned to work. It helps to have a pump bra so your hands can be free if you bring your laptop in there. This way you can keep doing work so thy shouldn’t care

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Definitely not... freelance or FTE, makes no difference. You are a mother that needs to pump. Given VP1s point above, they have to provide a room, so it’s probably a process they just kick in to gear (provide access, show you how to schedule). Just let them know!

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I pump at work twice a day and meet freelancers in the Mother's Room all the time. Just ask HR where the appropriate space is and I'm sure they won't even blink an eye. Good luck and congrats.

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I pumped with my older one for a year but I was on staff then and this feels a bit different since it’s freelance

Baby's got to eat!

not at all. bring your own pump and ask where the new mom's room

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